Job Overview

This role will oversee the Student Ministries at TGP. The right candidate will have a deep personal life in Christ and the character and capacity that align with the church's overall mission and vision.

Job Description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Oversee, promote, and lead Middle School, High School, and College Age Ministries, regularly scheduled special events, etc.
• Recruit, coordinate, disciple, and regularly train a team of Student Ministry Volunteers
• Serve as the primary Biblical teacher and faithfully study, prepare and handle the Word of God.
• Create, manage, and maintain responsibilities for the Student Ministries calendar.
• Establish and maintain regular, and early, channels of communication with parents regarding Student Ministries.
• Work with Lead Pastor and TGP Kids Director to help lead quarterly meetings to inform and equip parents.
• Support and equip parents through quarterly meetings, communication, and personal access.
• Be committed to regularly gathering with the church family through Sunday Gatherings, Gospel Communities and everyday life.
• Direct recruitment and training of leaders/volunteers as needed for discipleship of students, weekly activities and special events.
• Develop a student leadership program for advanced discipleship and leadership development of our students.
• Implement program management including security policies and procedures in support of weekly meetings and special events.
• Plan and conduct periodic parent focus group meetings to assess the needs of student families.
• Work with applicable staff to cast a vision and expectation for each student to be discipled through various mediums (e.g., individual discipleship, small groups, weekly gatherings, summer camp, etc.)
• Develop a consistent presence on school campuses, school-related activities and groups, and community events.
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Manage and steward Student Ministries Budget and other resources

SPIRITUAL & CHARACTER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing, personal relationship with Him
• Meet the biblical qualifications for an overseer (I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9)
• Possess the spiritual gifts of teaching (Romans 12:7), leadership (Romans 12:8), and administration (I Corinthians 12:28)
• Natural catalyst with high sense of urgency, drive, and energy
• Pastoral heart of care and support
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Have a teachable spirit, humble heart, and willingness to be held accountable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High ability to handle confidential information
• Be (or become) a member of TGP upon employment
• Be an active and supportive member of a local Gospel Community, ideally helping to lead one alongside a team

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and execute monthly meetings with Lead Pastor for ministry updates
• Participate in Teaching Team discussions, trainings, and plannings when scheduled
• Work in conjunction with TGP Kids Director to develop and maintain a cohesive strategy for students K-12
• Help and support other team members when needed and feasible
• Attend one Student Ministries focused conference or training a year for continuing development and exposure to best practices
• Coordinate and communicate consistently with XP for facilities and resources usage
• Support the Mission and Vision of TGP